Stars and STEM Stories

GLOBE Qatar students from Moza Primary School for Girls are using a groundbreaking and eco-friendly way to purify water using lipid droplets extracted from date pits, turning agricultural waste into a powerful tool against pollution.   >>

This past November, a team of GLOBE Oman students summitted Jebel Shams, the highest peak in the Arabian Gulf. They recorded the temperature of the summit and measured some local trees using GLOBE Observer. Learn more.  >>

GLOBE Oman students are collecting data observations on local aflaj (traditional water canals). Their intention is to continue to collect data and compare current data with previously uploaded data to learn about environmental changes that may cause problems for the aflaj in the future.  >>

GLOBE Oman was busy this October. Read a few examples of how they are implementing GLOBE and fostering environmental stewardship and STEM skills, including exciting field trips to a farm, groundwater reservoir, and sites that grow the Farfar plant; in-school celebrations for World Space Week; and Arab Environment Day.   >>

Students held an event to introduce The GLOBE Program and its role in food safety.  >>

How many catfish, perch, and walleyes are in the water, and how does the environment affect that number? Omani students do their research to find out!  >>

Oman's Amjad Oman School continues to celebrate Earth Day with different types of technology.  >>

Students use GLOBE protocols to see if water produced from lentil germs can act as a fertilizer.  >>

Students created activities to promote preservation of the planet.  >>

Students learned about The GLOBE Program during school visits.  >>